Mad River Valley Community Calendar

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The Comprehensive Mad River Valley Event Calendar is our community's most complete and widely used calendar of events. It is powered by a collaboration between the Mad River Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Valley Reporter. Everyone is invited to include their event on the calendar for free.

Call for Short Scripts

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The Vermont Playwrights Circle Seeks Ten-Minute Plays by Vermonters (anyone who has lived in VT for 3 months at any time in their lives) for their 16th Annual TenFest in August. Go to: https://www.vtplays.com/#TenFest for submission Guidelines. This year's theme: Freedom and Unity. Shows take place at The Valley Players Theater location in Waitsfield. Deadline…

RISE: Trees, Our Botanical Giants

Mad River Valley Arts 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square, Waitsfield

Mad River Valley Arts is excited to present its first group show of the year entitled RISE: Trees, Our Botanical Giants from March 7- April 26, 2024. There will be a reception on March 7, 5-7pm when first, second and third place prize winners will be announced. Twenty-eight artists are participating, addressing their relationships with…

“Cook and Book” Classes at Inklings Children’s Books!

Inklings Children's Books 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT

Join Vegging on the Mountain for "Cook and Book" at Inklings! Starting Wednesday, April 3rd at 3:00pm, Inklings will be hosting Vegging on the Mountain for a weekly class featuring a children's book focused on food and a cooking project. Each class, children will receive the featured book of the week. Following a reading of…

I Am My Own Wife

Lost Nation Theater 39 Main Street, Montpelier

Lost Nation Theater present I Am My Own Wife, a remarkable experience starring fan favorite Stoph Scheer. Meet Charlotte von Mahlsdorf: a real-life trans woman who managed to survive Nazi…

Poetry Slam

Mad River Barn

The MRV Libraries and VT Slammaster Geof Hewitt hosts a Poetry Slam.

Blow your own Glass Eclipsements!

salt and sand studios 3955 Route 100, Warren

Come and experience the excitement of working with hot glass. Work with our experienced instructor to create your own one of a kind blown glass eclipsement. Three Days Only Saturday…

A Hill Farmers Story and Other Vermont Tales

Big Picture Theater 44 Carroll Road, Waitsfield

A lively evening of film, storytelling and music revolving around Vermont's rural landscape, featuring Kate Youngdahl-Stauss' short documentary based on the hundred year old diaries of a Granville farmer, staged performances from the popular anecdotal history "Take Me Back," and the music of singer/songwriter - and farmer - Kris Gruen. Something for every taste and…

Total Eclipse For the Art

Farmsprung Gatherings 2692 East Warren Road, Waitsfield, VT

An OPEN BARN event to support artists participating in a residency this summer Don’t miss seeing the upcoming full-occlusion solar eclipse! The Mad River Valley will be in the perfect path for viewing this celestial event, and Stowell Barn is surrounded by a beautiful unobstructed vista that can’t be beat. Eclipse photographers looking for where…

Concert at Firefolk Arts: Indie Folk + Americana / all ages

Firefolk Arts 4424 Main Street, Waitsfield, Vermont

CONCERT: Thursday, April 11 3 Indie Folk Artists- Live Show 6:30 doors / 7 pm show — $15 // Tickets at Eventbrite.com or at the Door All ages are welcome! + Mocktails for sale during this show Join us for a concert featuring touring musicians, Brittany Ann Tranbaugh (Queer Americana from Philly, PA), Blair Borax…

Staged Reading of the play Murder By the Book

Warren Library 413 Main St, Warren, VT

Everyone is invited to the Staged Reading of the play Murder by the Book, written by Canadian playwright Laura Teasdale and sponsored by Louise Penny. The comedy takes place in the library and you might recognize some of the characters. Refreshments will be served. Donations welcome.

Fly Fishing Film Festival

Big Picture Theater 44 Carroll Road, Waitsfield

The 18th annual FLY FISHING FILM TOUR (F3T) is back on the road January 2024 with a top notch selection of short films that are sure to get you fired up for the season ahead! Tickets: https://tu.myeventscenter.com/.../The-2024-Fly-Fishing.... Join in the fun at The Big Picture Show in Waitsfield on Saturday April 13th. Doors open at…

A Celebration of Showing Up: Storytelling and More…

Zenbarn 179 Guptil Rd, Waterbury, Vermont

In the realm of ideas everything depends on enthusiasm, in the real world all rests on perseverance. (Johann Wolfgang von Goethe) Join us for an evening of inspiring stories told by Vermont storytellers, celebrating the work of the communities of compassion that are all around us. You’ll get to hear stories told by some very…

Mad River Triathlon

Around the Valley

Mad River Triathlon is a four-sports event set in picturesque Mad River Valley, VT. The running race starts at the Warren School and follows the Mad River Path and VT 100. Racers will follow footpaths along the River and the shoulder of the road for 5 miles to the start of the paddling leg at…

Book Club: Last Night at the Telegraph Club

Harwood Union High School Library 458 Route 100, Duxbury, VT

Join us for community, discussion, and fun! When: Monday, April 15 at 5:30 Where: Harwood Union High School Library No pre-registration required. Just drop by! Email: programs@outrightvt.org

Open Mic Night

The Local: Wine & Beer 961 US Route 2, Middlesex, VT

Gather with us at The Local for an open mic night hosted by Sarah and Derek in the Tasting Room. All levels of experience are welcome. Dig deep to find that inner songstress, dancer, poet, or performer! There is so much talent in our little neck of the woods, and we’re happy to give you…

Climate & Ecology Book Discussion: The Omnivore’s Dilemma

Moretown Town Hall and Library 1147 Route 100B, Moretown

Join the Friends of the Mad River and the Mad River Valley Libraries for a climate and ecology-themed book discussion. In April, we will be discussing "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan. In The Omnivore's Dilemma, Pollan explores our food choices and their connection to our health and survival as a species and offers a…

“Little One & Me Yoga” at Inklings Children’s Books

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Join Karen McPhillips from Salt & Sand Studios at Inklings for LITTLE ONE & ME YOGA on Tuesday, April 23rd at 9:30am! Karen will start by reading Yoga Bunny. This gentle and fun class is designed specifically for a parent or caregiver and their children, ages 18 months to 4 years. Older children are welcome…

Spring Into Color Art Exhibition

Waitsfield Church Village Meeting Room Route 100, Waitsfield, VT

At this new Art Exhibition, Painters, Photographers and Fine Crafters of the Mad River Valley celebrate Spring with their unique and diverse vision.

Scrag Mountain Music, Spiritual Sounding: Sacred Trees

Mad River Valley Arts 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square, Waitsfield

Friday, April 26 5-6 pm Mad River Valley Arts, 5031 Main St, Waitsfield Join Evan Premo (multi-instrumentalist/composer and Scrag Mountain Music co-Artistic Director) and Mikahely (Burlington-based singer-songwriter instrumentalist originally from…

Firefolk Arts – Workshop + Artist Reception

Firefolk Arts 4424 Main Street, Waitsfield, Vermont

To close out our current art exhibition "Rooted Revelations," by Lebanese-American artist, Feda Eid, she'll offer a workshop + live performance, at which she shares a heritage-based activity for people of all ages to participate in. Free to all -  All are welcome / All ages.  No cost. (donations are encouraged) // Space is wheelchair…

MRV Libraries May Pub Trivia

Hostel Tevere 203 Powderhound Rd, Warren, VT

This month we are collaborating with the Friends of the Mad River to bring you a challenging water oriented trivia.

Kentucky Derby Watch Party

1824 House 2150 Main St., Waitsfield, VT

Put on your best derby clothes and hats and join us on May 4th in our barn to watch the "Fastest 2 minutes in sports". We will be offering Mad River Valley Mint Juleps made with Mad River Distillers Bourbon and Floodwoods Maple syrup. We will have Kentucky food favorites available: Kentucky Hot Browns, Pimento…

Mother’s Day Glass Gift Event at Inklings!

Inklings Children's Books 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT

Join us on May 8th at 3PM! Spencer from Salt & Sand Studios is coming back to Inklings, to help children create one-of-a-kind glass images for Mother's Day!!! REGISTRATION is required. Just follow the LINK. - No experience necessary. - $25 per student. - 1 hour experience. - Ages 7 and up. - Vaccination required,…

Special Event at Inklings Children’s Books

Inklings Children's Books 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT

Inklings welcomes back Miss Northern Vermont’s Teen, Mina Smith, to Saturday story time on May 11th at 10:30am, for a reading of THE BUTTERFLY TREE by Myrna P. Tesoro. Set in a fantasy garden, The Butterfly Tree is a retold tale on the theme, “Treat others how you want to be treated.” Following the reading,…

Author Kate Hosford Visits Inklings!

Inklings Children's Books 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT

Inklings is so excited to welcome author - and Waitsfield native - Kate Hosford on Sunday, May 19th at 10am for a reading of her brand new book, YOU'LL ALWAYS BE MY CHICKADEE. This beautiful picture book weaves together the wonders of nature and a parent’s devotion in one glorious day of outdoor exploration. It's…

Bella Voce “Singing and Living in Harmony” Spring Concert

Stowe Community Church 137 Main Street, MIDDLESEX, Vermont

The “Singing and Living in Harmony” theme of the concerts speaks to the important role that music plays in our own personal life and in our connections with others.   Music of Hildegard von Bingen, Ola Gjeilo, Gwyneth Walker, and more. Guest Artists: The Hildegard Ensemble, (for Stowe:) and Students of Stowe Middle High School For…

Playful Minds Workshops

Camp Meade 961 ROUTE 2, middlesex

Calling all young artists, storytellers, movers, groovers, and explorers - Playful Minds Workshops are made for kids! In this series of five workshops, early childhood educators Raya and McKinley will lead kids through fun-filled and enriching themed experiences that support creative expression through exploration. These workshops are not just educational and entertaining, but are a…

Three Sisters Four Women

Lost Nation Theater 39 Main Street, Montpelier

Written by Laura Michele Erle and Samantha Haviland, and directed by Kathleen Keenan. an intimate, fun, and modern reimagining of Anton Chekhov’s classic story of hope in the hardest times. One that puts The Three Sisters points of view front and center! Get privy to the inner lives - and secret loves - of our…

THE MOB & STONEWALL: Unraveling the Mafia’s Influence in the 1969 Uprising

Waterbury Congragational Church Route 100, Waterbury, VT

Donations benefit the Duxbury Historical Society. THE MOB & STONEWALL: Unraveling the Mafia’s Influence in the 1969 Uprising The Stonewall Uprising stands as a pivotal moment in history—a fierce response by the LGBTQ community to relentless police raids. On June 28, 1969, the New York City Police descended upon the Stonewall Inn, a beloved gathering…